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Graduate Certificate in AI for Business Leadership

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Harness Artificial Intelligence to Drive Business Innovation and Strategic Advantage

The AI for Business Leadership Graduate Certificate will position business leaders to harness AI for competitive advantage, ethical governance, and organizational transformation.

This program is stackable within the Online MBA and M.S. in Business Data Science & Analytics programs. This means that 100% of the credits earned in the AI for Business Leadership Graduate Certificate program can be applied toward either of these graduate degree programs.

Online
At your own pace, asynchronous courses
9 Credits
Focused on relevant, real-world application
Stackable
Apply certificate credits toward the Online MBA or M.S. in Business Data Science & Analytics

Build the Leadership Skills Needed for the AI-Powered Economy

  • Artificial Intelligence Governance
    Explore the ethical, legal, and governance considerations surrounding artificial intelligence and learn how organizations can adopt AI responsibly.
  • Business Strategy & Competitive Advantage
    Examine emerging business topics that help leaders leverage artificial intelligence to create organizational value and competitive advantage.
  • Innovation & Organizational Transformation
    Develop the knowledge to lead organizations through technological change and evaluate the impact of emerging technologies on business performance.
  • Cross-Functional Business Perspectives
    Gain insight into how artificial intelligence and emerging business issues influence decision-making across finance, management, marketing, and other business functions.

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Spring/Summer 2027 Academic Track

Spring 2027

  • MBA 891: AI and Enabling Technologies (1.5 credits) – 1st Half
  • PIM 891: Applied AI Professionals (3 cr)
  • ITM 822: Project Management (1 cr) – 2nd Half

Summer 2027

  • PIM 884: Artificial Intelligence Governance (2 cr)
  • PIM 873F: Integrative Business Applications (1.5 cr)

Curriculum for the Graduate Certificate in AI for Business Leadership (9 Credits)

The Graduate Certificate in AI for Business Leadership is available only online. Students must complete 9 credits from approved coursework focused on artificial intelligence and business leadership.

Students who successfully complete courses with a 3.0 or higher grade may apply courses to one graduate certificate and one degree program. 

Complete 9 relevant credits approved by the program advisor. Courses may include the following courses and/or new courses as they’re developed:

  • BUS 491: Special Topics in Business

    Total Credits: 3

    Advanced study of interrelatedness of business functions not typically found in the business academic departments.

  • FI 491: Topics in Finance

    Total Credits: 1.5

    Current and emerging issues in finance to supplement and enrich existing courses.

  • FI 891: Topics in Finance

    Total Credits: 1.5

    Current and emerging issues in corporate finance, investments and financial modeling to supplement and enrich existing courses.

  • MBA 891: Special Topics in Business Management

    Total Credits: 1.5

    Current and emerging issues in management. New and changing developments affecting managers.

  • MKT 891: Special Topics in Marketing

    Total Credits: 1 to 3

    Open to graduate students in the Marketing Research major or approval of department.

  • PIM 884: Artificial Intelligence Governance

    Total Credits: 2

    Explores how organizations can adopt artificial intelligence responsibly, balancing innovation with ethical, legal, and societal considerations. Students examine issues such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, transparency, accountability, and regulatory frameworks, with a focus on business applications. Through case studies and applied exercises, students learn how to design and evaluate governance practices that ensure AI creates value while aligning with organizational goals and stakeholder trust.

  • PIM 891: Special Topics in Business

    Faculty-supervised study in special topics relevant to business executives.

Admissions

Admissions Criteria

In addition to meeting the requirements of the university, The Eli Broad College of Business and Graduate School of Management, students must meet the requirements specified below. Applicants must complete an online application through the MSU Office of Admissions.

To be admitted, candidates should:

  1. Provide official transcripts of an earned 4-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized educational institution with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher or equivalent academic credential.
  2. Have relevant work experience and/or other evidence of ability to succeed in the program,
  3. Provide three academic or professional recommendations.
  4. Provide a personal statement, a resume and a video essay.

International applicants are required to adhere to all MSU English Language test admission requirements and may be required to provide certified degree documents for degrees earned internationally.

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Tuition

Tuition for the AI for Business Leadership Graduate Certificate online program is billed at $1,200 per credit-hour, whether you are an in-state or out-of-state student.  

Additional course-related expenses for reading materials or software licenses may be incurred. 

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